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Enhanced safety: Video Insight VMS & Triton ULTRA

i-PRO Americas Inc. (formerly Panasonic Security), a global pioneer in professional security solutions for security and public safety, announced the integration of Triton ULTRA, a multi-function health, safety, and drug detection device, with its Video Insight VMS. This integration enables educational institutions to enhance campus safety through real-time environmental insights while ensuring full privacy compliance in sensitive areas like bathrooms and locker rooms, where traditional surveill...

Genetec's role in Qatar's smart security innovation

Genetec Inc. (Genetec), a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, will participate in Milipol Qatar 2024. The company will showcase the latest version of its flagship unified security platform Security Centre as well as a range of cloud-ready solutions at the 14th edition of the global exhibition and conference for homeland security and safety. Milipol Qatar 2024 Set to run from October 29 to 31, 2024, at the Doh...

SALTO FOUNDATION drives social change through sports

Built with a vision to connect passionate individuals with impactful community-based sports and social initiatives, SALTO FOUNDATION is ready to inspire lasting change. Sports initiative SALTO FOUNDATION is a big step in the efforts to harness sports as a catalyst for change in communities worldwide. This move allows Salto to further explore the transformative power of social inclusion in driving sustainable development goals, focusing on the need to “put people first.” Through sp...

Primat Group joins Gunnebo's safe storage strategy

Gunnebo Safe Storage AB has announced the full acquisition of Primat Group, to invest in a company with over a century of expertise in the manufacturing and sales of high-quality security products.  Primat Group, headquartered in Maribor, Slovenia, is set to become an integral part of Gunnebo's European Safes and Cabinets manufacturing strategy. Primat Group The Primat Group, comprising PRIMAT SISTEMI d.o.o. and PRIMAT d.d. in Maribor (Slovenia), PRIMAT OPREMA d.o.o. in Baljeva...

OPTEX at ISE: Advanced intrusion detection solutions

Pioneering global sensor manufacturer OPTEX will be exhibiting at the International Security Expo (ISE) to showcase the advanced capabilities of its range of intrusion detection solutions. For the high-security environments, including critical infrastructure, logistics centres, banks, museums, luxury residential properties and more, OPTEX will be providing a series of live demonstrations of its award-winning REDSCAN LiDAR sensors throughout the show. REDSCAN sensors REDSCAN sensors enhance en...

AI-powered security by Johnson Controls at GSX 2024

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, is showcasing its industry-pioneering products, digitally-enabled solutions, and service offerings at Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024 in Orlando, Florida, from Sept. 23-35. At booth 1275, the company will discuss how its proven solutions address every stage of a building’s lifecycle, and proactively mitigate everyday security challenges and emerging threats, while promoting smarter, safer, and more sus...

Permiso launches Universal Identity Graph for security

Permiso, the pioneer in identity security, has announced the launch of their Universal Identity Graph to provide risk and threat visibility for all identities, in all environments. The Universal Identity Graph combines industry pioneering Identity Security Posture Management (ISPM) with Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) to provide the most comprehensive identity security solution in the market. Identity infrastructure “For most organisations, identity security is incredibly...

Genetec Cloudlink 110: Compact cloud security appliance

Genetec Inc., a pioneering technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced the launch of Genetec Cloudlink™ 110, the latest addition to its line of cloud-managed security appliances. This compact device is specifically designed to simplify video management in low-density deployments, providing a versatile solution that enables customers to transition to cloud or hybrid environments at their own pace. Genetec Clo...

Gold Standard approves Daphne’s carbon credit methodology

Daphne Technology, a pioneer in climate deep tech, announces the approval of its pioneering carbon credit methodology by Gold Standard. This milestone directly targets reducing methane emissions from internal combustion engines using any methane-rich fuel. Methane Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas (GHG) with a global warming potential (GWP) 28 times that of carbon dioxide (CO2) over 100 years. It is responsible for at least a quarter of the current global warming. Unlike CO2, fossil-origi...

Skills for Security and Cento enhance industry standards

Skills for Security, the UK’s major provider of fire and security training, is thrilled to announce their newest sponsor - Cento, the premier recruitment specialist in the fire and security, engineering, and built environment sectors. This collaboration marks a significant step forward for both organisations, as they work together to enhance industry standards and promote professional development within the fire and security sector. Ongoing initiatives Cento’s sponsorship will pro...

360 Vision hybrid cameras upgrade Plymouth's cctv network

360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of ruggedised HD, radar, and thermal PTZ imaging cameras, has enabled a flexible, CCTV town centre network extension and replacement programme for Plymouth City Council. “Starting over 2 years ago, 360 Vision has assisted us to make a painless transition from an analogue camera network to an IP one, by the use of their clever Invictus Hybrid camera technology,” says Stuart Venn, CCTV & Street Lighting Engineer, Street Services, Plymouth...

Genetec showcases Security Centre SaaS at PropTech Connect

Genetec Inc., a major technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, is pleased to announce its debut at PropTech Connect, taking place at the InterContinental Hotel in London from the 4th to the 5th of September 2024. This two-day event connects real estate businesses, investors, and policymakers across Europe to explore the transformative power of technology in shaping the future of real estate. Genetec Security Centre SaaS Genetec w...

Robin Kooyman joins Blackline Safety as CFO

Blackline Safety Corp., a global pioneer in connected safety technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Robin Kooyman, CFA, MBA, as the company's new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective September 9, 2024. Kooyman brings 15 years of global experience in finance, capital markets, and strategic leadership, having held prominent positions with Brookfield Corporation, TD Securities, and RBC Capital Markets in Canada, the U.S., and the UK. Robin Kooyman She joins Blackline Safety fro...

Commvault expands cyber resilience ecosystem

Commvault, a provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud announced an expansion of its cyber and data security ecosystem through strategic integrations with an array of security partners: Acante, Dasera, Google Cloud, Splunk, and Wiz.   Cyber resilience These integrations play a key role in helping joint customers advance cyber resilience in a variety of ways across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments from identifying potential th...

Boost to Egypt's industry: Gunnebo and AOI collaboration

Gunnebo Entrance Control has announced a strategic partnership with the Arab Organisation for Industrialisation (AOI) and the Transport Information Technology Company (TransIT), a subsidiary of the Ministry of Transport, Egypt. The new collaboration is set to enhance local manufacturing capabilities and support technological localisation in the production of electronic gates, leveraging advanced Swedish expertise. In a significant step towards reducing imports and boosting local production, a t...

OnGuard Cloud: LenelS2’s new access control solution

LenelS2, a global pioneer in advanced physical security solutions, has announced the launch of OnGuard® Cloud, a managed service leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver the feature-rich OnGuard access control system in the cloud.  OnGuard Cloud allows organisations to focus on their security operations by eliminating the IT burden of managing and maintaining their OnGuard software and servers, all while maintaining control over their unique environment configurations. Lene...

Denise Natali joins Datadobi as Vice President of Sales

Datadobi, a global pioneer in Hybrid Cloud Data Services announced the appointment of Denise Natali to the position of Vice President of Americas Sales. In this newly created position, Natali will report directly to CRO and Co-Founder Michael Jack and be responsible for developing and executing revenue growth strategies, growing and leading Datadobi’s high-performance sales team, and ensuring Datadobi customers remain the most highly satisfied across the industry.  Denise Natali Na...

Hybrid connectivity's impact on maritime networks

There is much discussion amongst telecommunications companies about the automation journey of networks, and rightly so because artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and pressure on carriers to increase margins from connectivity whilst protecting prices, are proving powerful agents for change in their market. Impact of hybrid connectivity However, there’s one other development that is not receiving enough attention, and that’s the impact of hybrid connectivity - the b...

Justin Fitzpatrick named CEO of ESG Book

ESG Book, a global pioneer in sustainability data and technology announced the appointment of Justin Fitzpatrick as the company's new CEO with immediate effect. He will lead the next phase of ESG Book's growth, and drive the firm's market differentiation through next-generation sustainability solutions. Justin Fitzpatrick A highly experienced pioneer of investor-backed software companies, Fitzpatrick was previously the Co-founder and COO of FullCircl, a software provider to more than 700 cli...

Coval upgrades its CVGC Carbon Vacuum Gripper with an even more versatile second generation

In 2019, COVAL launched its first CVGC carbon vacuum gripper, designed for collaborative robots, when the market was just beginning to exist. In a market that is constantly expanding, COVAL is launching a second generation, optimising its modularity and compatibility, while simultaneously enhancing its performance. More than a simple update, COVAL has redesigned their CVGC carbon vacuum gripper based on feedback from customers, integrators, manufacturers and operators. This new generation also...

Ten years of Codelocks NetCode® remote code generation

Codelocks NetCode® Technology is celebrating its 10th anniversary. This innovative solution to the age-old problem of allowing the right access to the right people at the right time has been at the forefront of access control for over a decade. Functionality and versatility Ever since it launched in 2014, Codelocks NetCode® Technology has grown rapidly in both functionality and versatility. It has a global reputation for adding control and convenience to many access control application...

Verkada launches in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, announced it is expanding operations to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH) under the leadership of Benjamin Krebs. This expansion comes as Verkada is seeing strong sales and partner growth across EMEA. “Today, more than 24,000 customers across 85 countries trust Verkada as their safety solution,” said Eric Salava, Chief Revenue Officer at Verkada. “Establishing operations in the DACH region, which represents...

Euralarm elects Peter Mita as President & highlights from 2024 Assembly

During the 2024 General Assembly of Euralarm in Prague, the members chose Peter Mita as the new President of Euralarm. He succeeds Jon Könz who was President for the past three years. Peter Mita is the Southern Europe Commercial leader of Honeywell Fire.  ​2024 General Assembly The 2024 General Assembly was held in Prague where the outgoing President praised among others the work that was done in information sharing, supporting members with regulatory expertise, and guiding stan...

IDEMIA Secure Transactions embraces regenerative sustainability to empower banks and their customers

IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) strengthens its commitment to sustainability with the launch of GREENPAY Wallet, a key milestone in the development of a comprehensive and ambitious CSR strategy. As a pioneer in the payments sector, IST has a responsibility to involve its entire ecosystem in driving positive change, and this innovative offer is a perfect response to this imperative, enabling both banks and their customers around the world to easily engage in favor of the defense of the environm...

INTERSCHUTZ with four focus topics: climate change, civil protection, artificial intelligence, and sustainability

Halftime in the run-up to the next INTERSCHUTZ (1 to 6 June 2026 in Hannover): the next edition of the world’s pioneering trade fair for the fire and rescue services, civil protection, safety, and security opens its doors in two years. The focus topics have already been finalised. Alongside the impacts of climate change and a turning point in civil protection, the spotlight will also be on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in control centers, situation centers, and at the sc...

Verkada deepens investment in EMEA, appoints Ardon Anderson as Vice President of EMEA

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, announced Ardon Anderson’s appointment as Vice President of EMEA. This appointment comes as Verkada is seeing strong sales and partner growth across the region. Maintaining growth trajectory “We are seeing incredible growth across Europe. Today we have employees across London, Paris, and Amsterdam who are working with nearly 650 channel partners to help more than 1,000 organisations across the region protect their peopl...

Oakdoor partners with Nexor to advance high assurance security solutions

Oakdoor, a pioneer in hardware-enforced security solutions, which is part of PA Consulting (PA), and Nexor, the pioneering specialist in Secure Information Exchange, have announced a strategic partnership to advance a high assurance cross-domain solution for secure data sharing. The partnership will start to create highly integrated software guarding and hardware verification solutions – with the aim of making access to data more secure and manageable for customers using multiple security...

BSIA appoint Martin Watson as new association chair

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has appointed Martin Watson as its new Chair at the Association’s Spring Forum and Annual General Meeting. With a background in fire, security, and engineering spanning 40 years, Martin is currently Industry Laison Director for BSIA members Mitie Fire & Security Systems; he is also the Chair of the Fire Industry Association, and until recently, was Chair of the Association’s Security Systems section. BSIA’s chairman Martin...

Gunnebo Entrance Control shows the way to securing a sustainable future

Gunnebo Entrance Control has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability, with a bold ambition to achieve net zero emissions by 2045. Grounded in the principles of employee empowerment, ethical business practices, and environmental stewardship, Gunnebo Entrance Control is taking decisive steps to embark on a pathway or gateway to a sustainable future aligned with the ambitious targets of the Paris Agreement. Project Earth As part of its sustainability approach, Gunnebo AB has launched Project...

IDEMIA Secure Transactions launches world’s first bamboo transportation smartcard with Los Angeles Metro

IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST), a division of IDEMIA Group, is a provider of payment and connectivity solutions for financial institutions, mobile network operators, and automotive manufacturers. Bamboo TAP Card By introducing the Bamboo TAP Card, IST is setting a new standard for environmental responsibility in urban mobility. The TAP team at L.A. Metro became the first player to symbolically deploy these cards which were sold at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on April 20 and 21,...

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